licecap ☆

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Description:
Animated screen capture application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.32@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: screencast gif recorder capture utility

Install: brew install --cask licecap

About:
LICEcap is a lightweight, standalone application for capturing desktop activity directly to animated GIF or LCF files. It simplifies the process of creating tutorials, bug reports, and software demonstrations by offering a straightforward interface and minimal performance overhead. Its simplicity and direct output format make it a popular choice for quick, shareable screen recordings.

Key Features:

Direct-to-GIF screen recording
Simple, intuitive interface
Lightweight with low system impact
Supports LCF format for high-fidelity recording

Use Cases:

Creating software tutorials and how-to guides
Capturing bugs or unexpected behavior for developer reports
Producing lightweight animations for web content

Alternatives:

ScreenToGif – Windows-only alternative with a more feature-rich editor.
Gifox – Modern macOS alternative with enhanced optimization and sharing features.

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